Persistent fifth aortic arch associated with aortic coarctation: a case of surgical correction without artificial material

Persistent fifth aortic arch associated with aortic coarctation: a case of surgical correction without artificial material

Abstract Background Persistent fifth aortic arch (PFAA) is a rare anomaly often associated with aortic coarctation or interruption, and various surgical techniques for this anomaly have been reported. Herein, we show a case of an infant with PFAA and severe aortic coarctation. Case presentation A 41...

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Main Authors: Chang Hun Kim, Hyungtae Kim, Kwang Ho Choi, Si Chan Sung, Hoon Ko, Ki Seok Choo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Persistent fifth aortic arch
Coarctation of the aorta
Congenital heart disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01664-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01664-y

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